Corporate Law Clerk | |
| Job ID | 56-35-5F-E4-E7-C4 |
| Company | Nuclear Waste Management Organization |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2018-11-27 |
| Posted Until | 2019-05-26 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Law |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is responsible for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel in Canada. The approach it is implementing, known as Adaptive Phased Management (APM), involves developing a centralized underground repository, supported by a robust social and technical research program in collaboration with Canadian universities, consultants and international waste management organizations. Join our growing team of scientists, engineers and other professionals to work collaboratively with Canadians in implementing our management approach in a manner that safeguards people and respects the environment, now and in the future. Corporate Law Clerk We are currently seeking an experienced Corporate Law Clerk to join our Legal team at 22 St. Clair Avenue East, 6th Floor, Toronto. Reporting to the Vice President & General Counsel, you will support the Legal Department by completing the substantive and administrative projects as assigned. In addition, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the Board Secretary and provide back-up, when needed. Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to the Vice President & General Counsel and in-house lawyers in preparing and reviewing contracts; assembling confidential material. • Conduct legal research and analysis, including tracking case law developments. • Review written legal advice, contracts, internal and external reports and takes action, when necessary. • Organize files and documents by collecting, assembling and summarizing information and reports. • Manage, input, file and track all legal documentation into a legal records management database. • Perform administrative support functions including preparing and editing presentations, meeting materials, general correspondences, reports, spreadsheets and special task documentation. • Track the legal department budget (monthly, quarterly, annually) including tracking legal expenses by project / initiative. Review legal invoices as received against contracts / agreements and prepare cheque requisitions for payments. • Review, research and gather information for disciplinary and labour relations matters including assisting with bargaining minutes as required. • Provide high-level administrative support to Board Secretary and provide back-up, when needed. Provide assistance with documenting corporate minutes. • Draft corporate minutes, as required. • Act as a liaison, provide information and maintain good working relationships with external law firms. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience: Minimum Education: • College Diploma in an accredited Legal Administration Program, i.e. Completion of Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) certification, or equivalent. • Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario an asset. Minimum Experience: • Five (5) years’ experience. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). • Experience assisting with preparing and reviewing contracts. • Experience working with Corporate Board Committees would be an asset. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters, memos and instructions) with exceptional grammar and proof-reading skills. • Outstanding attention to detail. We offer a competitive base salary and health care benefits package. You must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements. The NWMO supports the principles and practices of diversity and is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities in a way that is respectful of the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and in a manner which takes into account the person’s disability and embodies the principles of integration and equal opportunity. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please Contact Us. | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Please submit your application by quoting Corporate Law Clerk in the subject line via e-mail to: Employment@nwmo.ca by December 14, 2018. |
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